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Boase, T. S. R. (Thomas Sherrer Ross), 1898-1974 (British art historian)

 Person

Biography

Boase has held various remarkable positions throughout his academic career. He was Director of the Courtauld Institute of Art in London from 1937 to 1947 and a Trustee of the National Gallery (1947–53) and the the British Museum (1950–69). He also served in various capacities in other notable British institutions.

Nationality

English.

Education

Magdalen College, Oxford (1919-1921).

Role within the BSR

Faculty of Archaeology, History and Letters (FAHL) member and Chair of FAHL.

Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier

  • 70781316

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